--- title: "Northern Ireland Assembly Commission - Provision of Tests and Assessment Exercises for Recruitment Competitions - BR-086-2023" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041a81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041a81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041a81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041a81.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION" published: "2023-11-16" --- # Northern Ireland Assembly Commission - Provision of Tests and Assessment Exercises for Recruitment Competitions - BR-086-2023 Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041a81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041a81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041a81.json) ## Summary The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission has initiated a tender process for the provision of tests and assessment exercises for recruitment competitions under tender ID BR-086-2023. The procurement falls under the services category, with a contract value of £140,000. The Commission is seeking a supplier to provide online tests and assessment exercises to support the recruitment and selection process for permanent staff. The contract period is set for 3 years, with options for renewal. The deadline for tender submission is 18th December 2023. This tender opportunity by the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission presents a chance for businesses specializing in recruitment services to compete. Companies that offer online tests, assessment exercises, and recruitment support services are well-suited to participate. The tender's focus on diversity and inclusion in recruitment processes highlights a commitment to improving organizational performance and enhancing the recruitment experience. Interested suppliers need to meet the selection criteria related to previous relevant experience, quality management, and information security management to be considered for the contract. ## Notice The Assembly Commission is seeking to appoint a supplier who can supply recruitment tests and assessment exercises to support the recruitment and selection process for permanent staff. The Assembly Commission's Recruitment and Selection Framework sets out a variety of selection options to meet recruitment needs with assessments tailored for specific roles to find the right person for the role, improving organisational performance and increasing diversity and inclusion. Key Activity 1: Provision of Online Tests - used in high volume competitions as a shortlisting tool. Key Activity 2: Assessment Exercises - as part of the selection process to assess different aspects of the applicants' skills including scoring the exercise and provision of feedback on the performance of the applicant in the assessment exercise. These off-the-shelf assessments and tests must be equality assessed to ensure they do not have any adverse impact on equality grounds including community background, gender, age or disability. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Assembly Commission is seeking to appoint a supplier who can supply recruitment tests and assessment exercises to support the recruitment and selection process for permanent staff. The Assembly Commission's Recruitment and Selection Framework sets out a variety of selection options to meet recruitment needs with assessments tailored for specific roles to find the right person for the role, improving organisational performance and increasing diversity and inclusion. Key Activity 1: Provision of Online Tests - used in high volume competitions as a shortlisting tool. Key Activity 2: Assessment Exercises - as part of the selection process to assess different aspects of the applicants' skills including scoring the exercise and provision of feedback on the performance of the applicant in the assessment exercise. These off-the-shelf assessments and tests must be equality assessed to ensure they do not have any adverse impact on equality grounds including community background, gender, age or disability. Options: After the initial 3 year contract period, there are two options to extend for up to and including a further 12 months each. Renewal: The contract is anticipated to be renewed on expiry of the final contract period and prior to February 2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033963-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | Lots value | £140,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT4 3XX | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Stormont | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 16 Nov 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033963-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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